Public Authorities & Regulations: archives 2014 (page 68/81)

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ECA: Peter Lawwell (Celtic FC) elected to the executive board, Sandro Rosell's replacement postponed

Celtic FC CEO (Scottish Premiership, SCO), Peter Lawwell, was elected to the executive board of the ECA (European Club Association) at the general meeting of the organisation in Barcelona (ESP) on 03/03/2014. He replaces Zoran Mamic (Dinamo Zagreb, CRO), who resigned, leaving an unexpired term…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15686
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©  D.R.

UEFA: 10-game suspension for a Belgian futsal player after a "quenelle"

The Belgian international futsal player Omar Rahu, was suspended for 10 games by the discipline committee of UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) on 04/03/2014. UEFA opened an investigation against him following his celebration of a goal with a "quenelle" during the match Belgium-Romania…
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• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15606
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©  USSF

CONCACAF: Sunil Gulati reelected chairman of the U.S. Soccer Federation

Sunil Gulati was unanimously re-elected as chairman of the USSF (U.S. Soccer Federation) on 01/03/2014. The American begins his third term as head of the Federation after being elected for the first time in 2006. "Over the years, soccer has made numerous strides in the U.S. and we are excited by…
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• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15603
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©  UEFA

Albania: Armand Duka elected for a fourth term as chairman of the Football Association

Armand Duka was unanimously re-elected chairman of the FSHF (Football Association of Albania) for a term of four years, said UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) on 01/03/2014. It will be his fourth term of office after first being elected in 2002."We will continue to work very closely…
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• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15611
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Financial fair play: UEFA request additional information from 76 of 237 clubs (32.1%)

"Of the 237 clubs monitored for break-even requirements, 104 (43.9%) are exempt due to having income and costs of less than €5m, 57 (24%) clubs have not been requested to submit additional information, while 76 clubs (32.1%) have been asked for additional information," said UEFA on 03/03/2014. To…
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• Category(ies): Clubs, Legal, Marketing - Communication, …
• Article # 15600
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IFAB: "Male and female football players can now wear head covers"

"In relation to the Laws of the Game, IFAB (International Football Association Board) has approved the change in the interpretation of 'Law 4 - The Players' Equipment,' specifying the provisions by which male and female players can now wear head covers. After a two-year pilot, The IFAB agreed that…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15516
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©  Brésil 2014

Brazil 2014 D-100: three stadiums over twelve remain problematic, Sao Paulo, Curitiba and Cuiaba

100 days from the opening match of the 2014 World Cup between Brazil and Croatia in Sao Paulo, on 12/06/2014 (22H CET), nine stadiums are ready, but three are still a problem, on 04/03/2014. Stadiums of Sao Paulo, Cuiaba and Curitiba will not be delivered until at least April. Of the six stadiums…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums
• Article # 15568
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Brazil 2014: 100 days to go, "It will be a very, very good competition" (Joseph Blatter, FIFA)

"I would say to the Brazilian people, now, get up for football, embrace this great event, live football. It will be a very, very good competition and I'm sure that the Brazilian population will get behind their team," said Joseph Blatter, president of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football…
Domain(s): Public Authorities & Regulations
• Category(ies): Stadiums, Legal, Social Responsibility
• Article # 15553
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AS Monaco-LFP agreement: "I'm perfectly confident" (Frédéric Thiriez, LFP)

"As the guarantor of the observance of the statutes of the LFP (French Professional Football League) and of a democratic vote, I am perfectly confident regarding the legality and legitimacy (of the agreement), taken in the best interests of French football," said Frédéric Thiriez, president of the…
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• Category(ies): Clubs, Finance, Legal, …
• Article # 15506
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